ISLAMIC, Time of the Rashidun. Pseudo-Byzantine types. Fals (Bronze, 21 mm, 4.55 g, 8 h), imitating a EN T૪TO NIKA follis of Constans II, uncertain mint, circa AH 38-50 = AD 658-670. Imperial figure standing facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, holding long cross in his left hand and globus cruciger in his right. Rev. Large m in center; around, traces of legend; below, countermark. H. Pottier, I. Schulze and W. Schulze: 'Pseudo-Byzantine Coinage...', in: RBN 154 (2008), Class IV, groub b, Fig. 4. Very rare. An interesting example of particularly crude style. Very fine.
Price realized | 25 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |